OSHC Educator

Casual OSHC Educator – Join Our Team

We’re looking for enthusiastic, child‑focused educators to join our OSHC service. If you enjoy building strong relationships, supporting children’s ideas, and working in a positive team environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Gumdale State School Parents & Citizen’s Association are currently seeking Casual Educators with future Permanent Part Time opportunities to join our passionate team. If you enjoy having fun, are enthusiastic and love working with children, then we want to hear from you.

Parents and Citizens Associations Award – State 2016 rates OSHC & Vacation Care stream (depends on qualifications and experience, please note that junior rates may apply)

About the Role You’ll support children’s wellbeing, learning, and play through engaging, child‑led experiences. Our casual educators work across before school care, after school care, and vacation care, with flexible shifts available.

Our program is:

• Flexible & child-driven

• Inspired by the interests, cultures, and ideas of the children

• Supportive, inclusive, and focused on exploration and creativity

• Embedded with child safety as a paramount priority

Every day is a new opportunity to make a difference, have fun, and help children learn and grow in a safe and engaging environment.

Sound like the perfect fit?
We’d love to hear from you — apply today!

A day in the life of an OSHC Educator…

• Providing nurturing care for children

• Ensuring a safe, secure and welcoming environment

• Create fun recreational and educational experiences that are inclusive for all

• Maintain positive working relationships with all team members

• Work collaboratively within an established team to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.

• Feel excited to come to work to make a difference to the lives of children in our care.

What We’re Looking For:

• A warm, inclusive approach with genuine interest in children’s safety, wellbeing, and development

• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a child‑safe culture

• Reliability, professionalism, and a willingness to learn

• Current Blue Card (or ability to obtain one)

• Current First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain)

• No formal Qualifications are prerequisite for this position

• Qualified Educators require a Minimum Certificate III qualification in an area relevant to working with children. A range of study areas may be recognised including: behavioural science, community services, creative arts, education, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, sports and recreation and human welfare studies. To assess your qualification eligibility, please visit www.acecqa.com.au 

• A passion for the education and care of school aged children in a play-based setting

• Knowledge of national quality framework, My Time Our Place is desirable.

• Hold a current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)

• Hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate (or able to obtain)

• Complete the GECKO Child Safety Online Training

We Provide

• A supportive team environment

• Clear onboarding and mentoring

• Paid training time for mandatory child safety modules

• Opportunities to grow your skills and experience in OSHC

• A service culture that values creativity, collaboration, and child‑led learning

• Competitive salary - Earn a salary that mirrors your expertise and accomplishments

• Flexible hours & work life balance - Benefit from the flexibility of split shifts, allowing you to tailor your work hours to fit your lifestyle and achieve a balance between personal and professional pursuits.

If you’re passionate about creating safe, fun, and meaningful experiences for children, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:
Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? To apply, submit your resume, along with a cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for the role.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Applications can be emailed directly to ***************@gumdalesspc.org.au.